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Swarm Aero has introduced the Gamera, a cost-effective unmanned aircraft system offering extended range and multi-mission adaptability as a potential alternative to higher-cost platforms like the MQ-9 Reaper.
Northrop Grumman has exited a partnership on the Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System program, allowing Sierra Nevada Corporation to advance its Freedom trainer aircraft independently.
Maritime Launch Services and Isar Aerospace have finalized a statement of work for constructing a dedicated orbital launch complex at Spaceport Nova Scotia, moving the project from planning into execution phase.
The U.S. Air Force has increased its plans to procure at least 500 collaborative combat aircraft by 2032, alongside 500 new unmanned drones to replace the MQ-9 platform.
A cargo drone carrying methamphetamine crashed near a Louisiana prison after its battery depleted, leading to the arrest of two Texas men involved in the smuggling operation.
Emirates reports strong passenger traffic of over 8.6 million during summer 2026, maintaining load factors above 75% with encouraging winter bookings as the airline expands its fleet and network operations.
Wingcopter unveiled the all-electric 262 eVTOL aircraft designed for military reconnaissance missions, featuring a 93-mile tactical range and 22-pound maximum takeoff weight.
Kite Aerospace commenced production of its KITE autonomous uncrewed logistics aircraft in Australia, working toward a 100-unit production pipeline for Five Eyes alliance operations.
U.S. Air Force Secretary revealed the Space Force has deployed space control weapons systems in orbit as part of broader military space capabilities development.
Canadian carrier Flair Airlines received a $76 million emergency government bailout as rising fuel costs pressured the airline's operations.
The FAA has updated Sport Pilot checkride standards, revising minimum altitudes for certain maneuvers and aligning testing requirements with the new MOSAIC regulatory framework for general aviation.
SpaceNews has released an updated analysis mapping space industry companies valued at $1 billion or more, documenting the sector's growing number of unicorn-status ventures.
Canada and Tunisia have expanded their bilateral air transport agreement, broadening aviation services between the two countries.
A U.S. congressman piloting a Beechcraft Bonanza single-engine aircraft successfully executed an emergency water landing after engine failure, with experts noting the pilot's response was textbook.
The U.S. Space Force has confirmed it operates offensive space control weapons in orbit, marking the Pentagon's most explicit public acknowledgement of deployed military capabilities in space.
Textron and Merlin are developing an unmanned variant of the Cessna Skycourier for logistics missions to remote Pacific islands, offering a cost-effective alternative to deploying large military transport aircraft for routine resupply operations.
BepiColombo's Finnish-built particle detector published its first Mercury flyby results, revealing how solar wind electrons and protons interact with the airless planet's surface during the spacecraft's close approach in September 2024.
Cargojet has been awarded the 2026 Shipper's Choice Award in the air freight category, recognizing the Canadian cargo airline's service excellence and commitment to customers.
Jazz Aviation and the Canadian Flight Attendant Union have reached a tentative collective agreement resolving all outstanding labor disputes, pending membership ratification.
Star Alliance and Incheon International Airport have signed an agreement to establish a dedicated Star Alliance passenger lounge at the airport's Terminal 1.
Scientists examine the feasibility of establishing lunar cities near the moon's polar regions, questioning sustainability given limited water resources despite recent discoveries of ice in permanently shadowed craters.
Amazon has suspended operations with charter carrier 21 Air following a runway excursion incident involving flight 7598 at Miami airport.
Textron and Merlin have developed an autonomous variant of the SkyCourier cargo aircraft designed for unmanned military logistics operations, with a 6,000-pound payload capacity.
A Cessna Citation Latitude business jet crashed and caught fire during landing at Misrata Airport in Libya. The aircraft was destroyed but all three occupants survived the accident.
Latvian carrier airBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring in the U.S. while confirming that normal flight operations and customer services will continue uninterrupted.
A weapons systems officer from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran in April 2026 has given his first public interview, providing new details about the incident and the crew's experience.
A U.S. congressman and pilot safely exited a Beechcraft Bonanza after ditching in a Wisconsin lake, sustaining only minor injuries in the incident.
A Cygnus cargo spacecraft conducted a reboost operation of the International Space Station, demonstrating the vehicle's capability to perform orbital station-keeping maneuvers.
Neuberger Specialty Finance has launched New Bridge AeroFinance, a new lending platform targeting the business aviation sector with an initial portfolio goal exceeding $2 billion.
Amazon has suspended operations with 21 Air, a cargo airline, following an accident where one of the carrier's aircraft departed a Miami runway and resulted in five fatalities.